One of the features of knitting that I love is the beautiful cable stitches that adorn sweaters, scarfs and other handmade items. I learned to knit and crochet at the same time, when I was five years old, and have somehow always preferred crochet (so much easier to recover a dropped stitch…or two…or fifty!) but…
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Butterfly Blessings Baby Cardigan and Hat
The Butterfly Blessings Cardigan and Hat are the perfect gift for the baby girl. The subtle butterfly stitch patterns the front and back of the cardigan and the band of the hat. For summer weather, the versions pictured are made with cotton yarn but an acrylic or wool would give you a spring/autumn version. Instructions…
Letterbox Anzac Poppy Pattern
The poppy is a symbol used in most Commonwealth nations for Remembrance Day. In Australia, we also wear them for Anzac Day. This year, because of the global pandemic, most ANZAC Day ceremonies are either cancelled or will be held with no spectators because of lockdowns and social distancing rules. There is a movement here…
How to Wet Block your Crochet and Knit Creations
A Long Dog Wool Video Tutorial Blocking is the process we put our finished crochet and knit items through to even out the stitches and give it a professional ‘finished’ appearance. If you’ve ever looked at your wavy, puckered creation and wondered how others get theirs so nice and even, it could be that blocking…
Drunk Dog Creative (formerly Long Dog Wool) 